Error Identification

Practice identifying grammatical and idiomatic errors in English sentences. Each question contains a sentence with one error in one of the labeled parts, or no error at all. Covers subject-verb agreement, parallel structure, tenses, prepositions, and other common grammatical issues.

25 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer.

(A) Even though his vision was impaired, (B) he enjoyed to read and (C) occasionally watching (D) movies on TV.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer.

(A) She hesitated to contact him (B) as she did not (C) want him to think (D) she wants his help.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer.

(A) If he is not agreeable (B) to my proposal (C) then I shall have to (D) cancel deal.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, mark D. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)

(A) The Chief Minister asked the official (B) who had not prepared the draft resolution (C) that do not take any further step in the matter (D) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, mark D. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)

(A) Mother told me that (B) I could have achieved success (C) if I had not wasted my time and energy on trifling matters. (D) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) The temperature (B) of this (C) room is (D) as high as the other room. (E) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer.

(A) I am planning (B) for compiling (C) a book on grammar (D) during this vacation.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer.

(A) She aims (B) at competition (C) for the Olympic games (D) next year.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer.

(A) This is the time (B) for all good man (C) to come (D) to the aid of the nation.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is D. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

(A) The chirping birds (B) you descry in the sky (C) does not necessarily chirp in mirth always. (D) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is D. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

(A) One of my scholar brother (B) is both a singer (C) and musician of eminence. (D) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) One of the great attribute (B) of this scheme is (C) that it can be wound up (D) without affecting the overall programme.(E) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) No sooner the whistle blew (B) than there was (C) a flurry of activities amongst the passengers (D) to get into the train. (E) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) Did not the priest (B) tell you (C) to recite the mantra (D) a number of times? (E) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) Neither the minister (B) nor his personal secretary (C) were found (D) on the scene. (E) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) When war broke out (B) an urgent meeting of commander-in-chiefs (C) was held in the ministry (D) to decide country's response. (E) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) It has become a fashion (B) these days to regard fast food sold (C) in the market more palatable (D) and superior than home food. (E) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) All that we can do (B) for the beggars (C) are to relocate them (D) to another place. (E) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) He was sad that Seema and (B) her niece was taking (C) two different routes (D) to reach the same destination. (E) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) After retiring (B) from active service (C) he has chosen (D) to guide students in need of support. (E) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) Left to myself (B) I will always prefer (C) reciting Eliot than (D) reciting Wilfred Owen. (E) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) In deference to her wishes (B) I introduced her (C) to my neighbour (D) who is a known singer and a musician. (E) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) Anjali confirmed (B) that on the scheduled date of the ceremony (C) none of the artists (D) were booked for any other performance. (E) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) Being a mellifluous singer (B) all her friends (C) sought her (D) presence on festive occasions. (E) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided divided into four parts designated as A, B, C & D. and locate errors. The errors,Read and locate the errors, if any, in any one part will be found in any one part of the sentence. If there is no error found, select option E. Do not bother about spelling or punctuation errors.

(A) The only thing to do (B) to improve his performance (C) is to make him sit out (D) until he has not understood the finer elements. (E) No Error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)